gismo

gis·mo

[giz-moh]
noun, plural gis·mos. Informal.
a gadget or device: What is this gismo supposed to do?
Also, gizmo.


Origin:
1940–45; origin uncertain

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gizmo or gismo (ˈɡɪzməʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -mos
slang a device; gadget
 
[C20: of unknown origin]
 
gismo or gismo
 
n
 
[C20: of unknown origin]

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Gismo is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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